Actress Bonnie Franklin, known to TV fans as divorced mom Ann Romano on the '70s sitcom "One Day at a Time," has died at age 69. Her family says her death was due to complications from pancreatic cancer, which Franklin revealed she was battling back in September. Her longtime manager, Robert Malcolm, confirmed Franklin's death to Yahoo!: "Bonnie died this morning at home, surrounded by her family. She had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in August 2012 and tried everything they could, but nothing worked." Franklin earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her lead role on "One Day at a Time," the groundbreaking 1975-1984 comedy from producer Norman Lear which tackled hard-hitting issues like sexual harrassment, suicide, and premarital sex. The show was a Top 20 hit and made stars of Franklin and her TV daughters, Mackenzie Phillips and Valerie Bertinelli. In 2011, Franklin and Bertinelli reunited on the latter's TV Land sitcom "Hot in Cleveland." Bertinelli released a statement today after learning of Franklin's death: "My heart is breaking. Bonnie has always been one of the most important women in my life and was a second mother to me. The years on 'One Day at a Time' were some of the happiest of my life, and along with [co-star] Pat [Harrington] and Mackenzie, we were a family in every way. She taught me how to navigate this business and life itself with grace and humor, and to always be true to yourself. I will miss her terribly." Phillips, who played Ann's older and more rebellious daughter Julie on "One Day," reacted to Franklin's death today as well. "I am so saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Bonnie Franklin," she said in a statement. "She was just full of light and love. Bonnie will be very much missed by all the people she touched with her love: family, friends, and fans. Please respect the privacy of her wonderful family at this difficult time. We all loved her very much." In recent years, Franklin went back to the theater, founding CCAP and working with Los Angeles-area theater groups to produce staged readings for students; she also played a nun on the CBS soap "The Young and the Restless" earlier this year. Franklin was married to producer Marvin Minoff for 29 years, until his death in 2009. She had no children, but is survived by her 101-year-old mother, Claire.

Michael Jordan hit with paternity suit for secret 16-year-old 'son'

Hoops legend Michael Jordan is being sued by a woman claiming he's the father of her teen son, a new lawsuit charges. Pamela Smith claims she became pregnant with Jordan's son after a 1995 tryst, the suit filed in Fulton County, Ga., claims. Her son Grant Pierce Jay Jordan Reynolds — aka Taj — was born in June 1996, the suit states.In December, Taj posted a video claiming Jordan is his father. "I have some exclusive, exclusive information I feel like everybody should know. If you've been hearing any rumors on Twitter, Instagram, MediaTakeout, any of that...it's true," Taj proclaims. I feel like ya'll should know and I feel like he should be more in my life about it, too." Taj claims that Jordan knows "I'm his son. I've met him." "I want him to be more in my life." At the time of the alleged fling, the Bulls star was married to Juanita Vanoy. Smith charges in the suit, filed on Feb. 6 in Fulton County, Ga, that she wants to retain full custody but also now wants child support as well as medical expenses for her son. Smith is also pushing to make Jordan Taj's legal last name.
  Pamela Smith and Michael Jordan in an undated photograph posted on "Taj" Reynolds' Twitter page.

Bobby Rogers dies: The Miracles founding member was a Motown legend

Bobby Rogers, a Motown musician best known for helping to found the group The Miracles, has died. He was 73. Rogers died in his suburban Detroit home on March 3 after a long illness. The Miracles was made up of Rogers, his cousin Claudette Rogers, Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore and Ronnie White. Though the band disbanded in the 1970s, it is best known for the singles "The Tears of a Clown," "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "Shop Around." "Another soldier in my life has fallen. Bobby Rogers was my brother and a really good friend," Robinson says in a statement. "He and I were born on the exact same day in the same hospital in Detroit. I am really going to miss him. I loved him very much." The Miracles was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, but Rogers was reportedly too sick to go to the ceremony. He was able to attend when the band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009.
  Queen Elizabeth has been released after spending two days in the hospital with a stomach bug. "The Queen has left The King Edward VII's hospital, having been admitted briefly as part of the assessment of symptoms of gastroenteristis," Buckingham Palace said early afternoon Monday, London time. Royal sources had said Her Majesty, 86, seemed in "good spirits" Sunday, and that the admission to the hospital was strictly precautionary. Earlier Sunday, she had even given an award for longstanding service to a member of staff, but is thought to have taken a turn for the worse after lunch. Said her spokespeople at the Palace. "As a precaution, all official engagements for this week will regrettably be either postponed or canceled."

New iPhone release date rumor: '5S' to come out in August 2013?

A new iPhone release date rumor is swirling that claims the "iPhone 5S" is going to come out in August 2013. The new model will reportedly be more affordable than previous iterations and be set up as a worldwide device. In addition, the newest version of the iPhone will reportedly be the cheapest model yet. AppleInsider.com writes that Apple plans to charge $330 without a service contract for its lowest-model iPhone. The new phone will rumoredly be made out of polycarbonate.
  Seal has gone from being half of a Hollywood power couple to spending time with … a Power Ranger. On multiple occasions this week, the 50-year-old British singer has been spotted out with actress Erin Cahill, who recently guest starred on TV’s “Red Widow,” but cut her teeth in showbiz donning a pink suit and stopping bad guys on “Power Rangers Time Force.” The “Kiss From a Rose” crooner looked quite comfortable and happy with Cahill, 33, in Los Angeles.
 French actor Omar Sy ("The Intouchables") has joined the cast of Bryan Singer's "X-Men: Days of Future Past". Sy's role has not yet been specified. Singer revealed the news on Twitter, saying "Thrilled to welcome the brilliant #OmarSy from the amazing film #TheIntouchables to the cast of #Xmen #DaysofFuturePast!"

'Jack the Giant Slayer' leads a dismal weekend
Jack the Giant Slayer picked up significantly over the weekend, earning a $28 million opening. As the first $100 million movie of 2013, Identity Thief made $9.7 million in its fourth weekend in theaters.
1. Jack the Giant Slayer – $28 million
2. Identity Thief – $9.7 million
3. 21 and Over – $9 million
4. The Last Exorcism Part II – $8 million
5. Snitch – $7.7 million

Steven Weber divorce: ‘Wings’ star ending marriage after 17 years

Steven Weber is getting a divorce. The former “Wings” star and his wife, Juliette Hohnen, are ending their marriage after 17 years together. Weber and his wife filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences.” Juliette and Steven have 2 sons together, 10 and 12, which they will likely share joint custody of. This marks the second divorce for Steven Weber, who is best known for his role as Brian Hackett on the hit 90’s sitcom, “Wings,” where he co-starred with Tim Daly. Steven Weber’s first divorce was with actress Finn Carter, star of the 90’s cult classic film, “Tremors.” Since ending his run on “Wings” Steven has appeared on television shows such as “2 Broke Girls” and “Wilfred.” Steven and Juliette tied the knot in 1994, while he was filming “Wings,” and have been separated since October 2012.
 Jamie Lynn Spears is engaged to Jamie Watson, she announced Saturday evening via Instagram. "Guesssss what??????" Spears wrote, sharing a happy photo of the couple, left hand raised to show off the ring. "#Hedidgood." The singer and actress, 21, has been dating Watson, 30, on and off for three years. Spears, the little sister of pop star Britney Spears – who recently ended her own engagement – was previously set to wed Casey Aldridge, the father of her 4½-year-old daughter Maddie. She and her little girl split their time between Nashville, Tenn. and Kentwood, La. "Maddie goes to school in the Kentwood area, so Jamie Lynn tries to be in Louisiana most of the time," Watson says.


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"Zero Hour" has run out of time, and quickly at that. The ABC drama, which starred "ER" alum Anthony Edwards as the head of a conspiracy-theory magazine, has been pulled from the network's schedule after just three episodes. ABC will air repeats of "Shark Tank" in its place for the next two weeks, with "Wife Swap" taking over the Thursdays at 8 slot after that for the next seven weeks, after which "Wipeout" will assume the slot.


NBC has announced that Heidi Klum will become the fourth judge on the upcoming season of "America's Got Talent." The model and TV personality will join shock jock Howard Stern, former Spice Girl Mel B, and comedian Howie Mandel when the hit show returns this summer.

Sixties fashion model Gita Hall May is taking the producers of TV drama "Mad Men" to court over the use of her image in the show's opening credits. A sketched copy of a Hall May photo from a decades-old Richard Avedon Revlon ad appears on the side of a building at the beginning of the show, and she insists she never gave anyone permission to use it.

Six fresh faces are set to join the cast of ITV's "Downton Abbey" for its upcoming fourth season. The new additions include: Tom Cullen ("Weekend," "World Without End") will play Lord Gillingham, an old Crawley family friend whose history with Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery). Dame Harriet Walters ("Atonement," "Babel") is also onboard as Lady Shackleton, a friend of the Dowager Countess, while Nigel Harman ("Eastenders," "Blood Diamond") plays a visiting valet named Green Guest stars this season include the legendary Dame Kiri Te Kanawa as a singing house guest; Joanna David ("The Soul Keeper") as the Duchess of Yeovil; and Julian Ovenden ("Foyle's War") as the aristocrat Charles Blake.